BT MacAfee Internet Security - Installation Proble...

I'm trying to install MacAfee Security on my MacBook but I keep getting an error message saying "There is other Application Protection software running that is not compatible with McAfee Internet Security. Please remove any other Application Protection programs previously installed."
I removed my existing virus checker before I started.  As there is no indication what exactly it is that MacAfee objects to I'm stuck.  
I've just installed MacAfee Security on my wife's iMac without any trouble having removed the old virus checker the same as on my MacBook.
Any ideas?

AV programs tend to leave lots of bits and pieces behind. The major ones have removal tools which should be run after uninstalling and before replacement. Try Googling eg "norton removal tool".
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